OFYR Live Fire Grills FAQ's
Discover OFYR live fire cooking units at North Barbeque. OFYR combines the atmosphere of an open wood fire with a large circular steel cooking plate, creating an outdoor cooking experience designed around both food and bringing people together.
From steaks, seafood and vegetables to breakfast, sharing dishes and slow-cooked food, OFYR offers a distinctive and highly social way to cook outdoors.
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help customers understand the OFYR range and choose the right live fire cooking unit.
1. What is an OFYR live fire cooking unit?
An OFYR is a wood-burning outdoor cooking unit built around a central fire bowl and a large circular steel cooking plate. The fire provides both heat and atmosphere, while the hot plate surrounding it gives you a generous surface for preparing different foods at the same time.
Unlike a conventional barbecue hidden beneath a lid, OFYR makes the fire and the cooking process part of the occasion.
2. How does an OFYR work?
A wood fire is built in the central cone. As the fire develops, heat transfers into the circular steel cooking plate surrounding it.
Different areas of the plate naturally reach different temperatures, allowing you to create hotter and cooler cooking zones. Food can therefore be seared close to the fire or cooked more gently towards the outside of the plate.
3. What can I cook on an OFYR?
OFYR is extremely versatile. You can cook steaks, burgers, sausages, chicken, fish, prawns, scallops, vegetables, eggs, pancakes, flatbreads and many other dishes directly on the cooking plate.
With suitable OFYR accessories, the range of cooking techniques can be expanded further, making the unit suitable for everything from relaxed family meals to larger outdoor entertaining.
4. What is the difference between the OFYR 85 and OFYR 100?
The main difference is the diameter of the cooking surface. OFYR offers Classic-style units with approximately 85cm and 100cm cooking surfaces.
The 85 is an excellent choice where space is more limited or for smaller gatherings. The 100 provides a larger cooking area and is particularly attractive for entertaining, larger families and customers who want more space for creating multiple temperature zones.
5. What is the difference between OFYR Corten and Black?
Corten models use weathering steel, which develops OFYR's distinctive warm rust-coloured appearance and is well suited to outdoor environments.
Black models use a coated finish for a more contemporary appearance. OFYR advises that Black units require additional care because the coating can be more susceptible to scratching and damage. A suitable cover and careful handling help protect the finish.
6. What is an OFYR Classic?
The OFYR Classic is the iconic expression of the OFYR design: a sculptural base supporting the fire bowl and circular cooking plate.
It is designed to work as both an outdoor cooking appliance and a striking feature in the garden or entertaining area. Current Classic+ models are available in different sizes and finishes.
7. What is an OFYR Classic Storage?
OFYR Classic Storage models retain the recognisable OFYR cooking system but add useful open storage within the base.
This space is ideal for keeping firewood or appropriate cooking accessories close to the unit. For customers who regularly cook outdoors, the additional storage can make the cooking area more convenient and organised.
8. What is an OFYR PRO model?
OFYR PRO models are designed to provide additional practicality, particularly where the cooking unit may need to be moved.
Current Classic 100 PRO configurations add features including a wider, deeper base for stability, wheels and a teak handlebar. This makes them particularly useful for larger terraces, hospitality-style environments or outdoor spaces where flexibility is important.
9. What is an OFYR Island?
An OFYR Island combines the live fire cooking unit with additional preparation and storage functionality, creating a more complete outdoor cooking workstation.
It is particularly suited to customers who want preparation space immediately alongside their OFYR and prefer an integrated outdoor kitchen-style arrangement.
10. What fuel should I use in an OFYR?
OFYR cooking units are wood burning. Use suitable, dry firewood and follow OFYR's current operating and safety instructions.
Dry wood helps produce a cleaner, more controllable fire and makes it easier to bring the cooking plate up to temperature. The quality and size of the wood will influence how quickly the fire develops and how much heat is produced.
11. How long does an OFYR take to heat up?
Heating time depends on the weather, the wood, the size of the fire and the cooking temperature you want to achieve. Allow time for both the fire and the heavy steel cooking plate to heat thoroughly before beginning your main cook.
One of the pleasures of OFYR is that lighting and building the fire becomes part of the outdoor cooking experience rather than simply a preheating stage.
12. How do I clean and maintain an OFYR?
After cooking, scrape food residue towards the fire and clean the cooking plate while it is still warm, following OFYR's maintenance guidance. A light protective layer of suitable oil helps maintain the steel cooking plate.
Corten and Black bases have different care requirements. Black coated models need particular care to avoid scratches, while covers and correct storage of accessories can help protect the unit when it is not being used.
13. Can I leave an OFYR outside all year?
OFYR cooking units are designed for outdoor use, and Corten steel is particularly associated with year-round outdoor installations. However, appropriate maintenance remains important.
OFYR recommends protecting products when they are not in use and following the maintenance instructions for the cooking plate, coated components, wood and other materials. A suitable cover is a worthwhile addition for many installations.
14. What warranty comes with an OFYR cooking unit?
Warranty cover varies by component and is subject to OFYR's current warranty conditions, correct use, maintenance, purchase through an authorised dealer and any applicable registration requirements.
OFYR's current Classic cooking-unit manual lists consumer warranty periods including 5 years for the cooking plate, 2 years for the Corten cone, 5 years for the Corten base, and 2 years for coated steel, concrete, wooden and ceramic elements. Customers should always check the warranty terms supplied with their particular model at the time of purchase.
15. Why buy your OFYR from North Barbeque?
OFYR is a premium live fire cooking system, so choosing the correct model, size, finish and accessories is important.
At North Barbeque, we specialise in premium outdoor cooking and can help you compare OFYR Classic, Storage, PRO and Island configurations and select accessories that suit the way you want to cook and entertain.
Whether you're creating a new outdoor cooking area or adding live fire cooking to an existing garden, our aim is to make the buying process straightforward and provide knowledgeable support before and after your purchase.
Discover OFYR Live Fire Cooking at North Barbeque
OFYR turns outdoor cooking into a social experience. Guests can gather around the fire while food is prepared on the circular cooking plate, making the cooking itself part of the entertainment.
Explore the OFYR range at North Barbeque and choose a live fire cooking unit to suit your garden, terrace, outdoor kitchen and entertaining style.
Need help choosing? Contact or visit North Barbeque and our team can help you compare sizes, finishes, storage options, PRO models and accessories.